Pair of Peregrine Falcons spotted in Cannon Beach

Courtesy of the Audubon SocietyThe Audubon Society estimates there are around 1,590 Peregrine Falcons in cities from New York to Seattle.

Cannon Beach residents and visitors spotted a pair of Peregrine Falcons over the weekend.

The birds were seen perched in a large snag near Sea Ranch RV Park on the north end of town, according to Katie Voelke, Ecola Creek Awareness Project president. "This is nesting season, and I can't help but be hopeful that these two are thinking about pairing up and setting up shop right here in our lovely Ecola Wetlands," she said.

ECAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable stewardship of the Cannon Beach and Ecola Creek ecosystem.

The group maintains a website with information about programs as well as nature notes from area residents.